More measles cases in Ocean County — Here are all exposure locations

LAKEWOOD – A measles outbreak in Ocean and Passaic counties will continue into the new year after the number of confirmed cases grew to 33 this week.

Five new cases were reported in Ocean County since last week plus another nine that had been under investigation and were confirmed on Friday morning.

The outbreak began with a case brought to Lakewood by a 27-year-old man who became infected during a trip to Israel. It now includes cases in Passaic County. A growing number of cases also have been reported across New Jersey's northern border in Rockland County and in Brooklyn.

Health officials say the outbreak will be considered over once two full incubation periods have passed from the last known infection.

The age range of those infected is 6 months to age 59.

Three of the cases are members of a Passaic family exposed during a visit with a contagious person from Lakewood.

State and county health officials continue to urge residents to get vaccinated and warn that schools can ban those who are not up-to-date. People can become ill from measles from 5 to 21 days after being exposed to the virus.

Anyone who thinks they were exposed to measles should call their health provider and not simply show up at their office. Arrangements must be made for exams as not to put other patients and staff at risk.

Symptoms of measles include rash, high fever, cough, runny nose, and red, watery eyes. Measles can cause serious complications, such as pneumonia and encephalitis (swelling of the brain). In pregnant women, measles can lead to miscarriage, premature birth or a low birth weight.

Measles cases in Rockland County continue to climb with 96 confirmed infections as of Wednesday. The NYC Department of Health confirmed 50 cases in Brooklyn's Orthodox Jewish community. Both outbreaks also started after travelers to Israel returned to the United States.

2018 NJ exposure locations:

Schul Satmar, 405 Forest Avenue, Lakewood, NJ 08701

October 13- October 21 between 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily

October 28- November 1 between 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. daily

October 28- October 31 between 6:30 p.m. and 12:30 a.m. (morning of Nov. 1)